The EAICD will prepare and publish twice a year Information and analytical bulletin "NATO-Ukraine Relations".

We will schedule 6 issues during 3 years:

·         Evolution of the NATO-Ukraine relationship

·         The economic sphere of cooperation

·         Public information

·         Transforming Allied forces for current and future operations

·         The principal policy and decision-making institutions

·         The Alliance’s role in peacekeeping and peace-support operations

·         Scientific Cooperation

Issue № 1 "Evolution of the NATO-Ukraine relationship", which included the following thematic sections:

1. Chronology of relations with NATO

2. Areas of cooperation

3. History of the North Atlantic Treaty: an application to join the USSR in 1954

4. NATO-Ukraine relations for the period January-June 2008

5. Activities of the Euro-Atlantic in Dnipropetrovs’k for the period January-June 2008 Information Center

Since then, the relationship has developed progressively and a pattern of dialogue and cooperation has become well-established in a wide range of areas. In particular, Ukraine has proved to be an important contributor to Euro-Atlantic security in the framework of NATO-led operations.

An important aspect of relations is the support given by NATO and individual Allies for Ukraine’s ongoing reform efforts, particularly in the defense and security sectors. These reforms are vital for the country’s democratic development and the realization of its goal to become more integrated with Euro-Atlantic structures.

A useful tool in this process is the NATO-Ukraine Action Plan, adopted in November 2002, which sets long-term objectives in key areas and provides a framework for deepened and broadened cooperation. Annual Target Plans support the implementation of the Action Plan’s objectives.

NATO and Ukraine are also engaged in an Intensified Dialogue on Ukraine’s membership aspirations and related reforms. This Dialogue does not guarantee an invitation to join the Alliance, nor does it prejudice any eventual Alliance decision. Such an invitation would be based on Ukraine’s performance in the implementation of key reform goals. Ultimately, however, it is up to Ukrainian people and their elected leaders to determine the country’s future path with NATO.

Information and analytical bulletin "NATO-Ukraine Relations" № 1/2008